Settle Inn vs Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Settle Inn vs Starwood Hotels & Resorts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Settle Inn Franchise
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Investment $2,763,290 - $3,687,220$5,000,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 3%year 1, 3.5%thereafter-
Advertising Fee 2.25%-
Year Founded 19921998
Year Franchised 19921998
Term Of Agreement 10 years, 5 years thereafter-
Term Of Agreement 10 years, 5 years thereafter-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Settle Inn Franchise
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Settle Inn Franchise
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Settle Inn Franchise
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Settle Inn Franchise
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Settle Inn

Since,1992, Settle Inn management has worked to establish a consistent and effective lodging system and grown to become a successful regional brand. Working with the AAFD in 2005, Settle Inn, LLC developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. Settle Inn is a hotel designed for hoteliers by hoteliers with a back-to-the-basics approach, and is based upon a quality physical product, great rooms and a great guest experience.
We offer our Owners a simple cost effective partnership with our 100% to commitment to their success including; 24/7 800 call center, 2-way reservations interface, 100% FREE PMS software, 24/7 tech support, 24/7 online booking engine at www.settleinn.com, proprietary & permanent sales and service training reinforced monthly for all system hotels, generous quarterly royalty fee discounts based upon service scores, experienced quality assurance staff, an exciting guest loyalty program and an overall approach to marketing that is fresh and fun. We currently offer two brand levels: Settle Inn and Settle Inn & Suites. Both brands target the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator - to grow with America's friendliest brand.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, along with an expanded partnership with Design Hotels™. The Company also boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®).